Viarni: 'We are happy and relieved'
![Viarni Bright and Zac Franich were happy they no longer had to keep their relationship a secret.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/9/s/3/y/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j9rpi.1hxues.png/1495436487965.jpg)
The Bachelor New Zealand's Zac Franich and Viarni Bright confirmed they are still together.
Bachelor NZ 'twisted experience'
![Lily McManus-Semchyshyn was left hurt when Zac told her he could not continue.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/9/i/z/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j9jvi.1hxues.png/1495397891820.jpg)
Bachelor runner-up Lily McManus calls the show a "twisted experience" after the final episode ended.
It's decision time, Zac
![The final two - Lily McManus-Semchyshyn and Viarni Bright.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/5/1/r/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j8sp8.1hxues.png/1495394646265.jpg)
This is it, the moment we've all been waiting for: The Bachelor chooses his belle. Join Steve Kilgallon and Glenn McConnell for the most momentous TV moment of the year.
Bachelor finale: Need to know
![The final two: Best mates Viarni and Lily.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/9/c/2/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j7xz6.1hxues.png/1495508864798.jpg)
Been living under a rock, or just being forced to watch tonight's final? Here's what you need to know.
Bach: I promise I won't do a Jordan
![Zac Franich says there will be no repeat of last year's Bachelor debacle.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/8/c/a/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j8eak.1hxues.png/1495338131871.jpg)
Although he can't reveal his chosen woman, Zac Franich says they'll last longer than 48 hours.
Bachelor: I needed help
![Zac](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/8/c/a/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j87wo.1hxues.png/1495151743613.jpg)
The bachelor says breaking up with women every week took an emotional toll - and he needed to call in the professionals.
Bach in 'daily contact' with winner
![Bachelor Zac Franich looks forward to introducing his new mystery girl to the world.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/5/u/r/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j5kkf.1hxues.png/1494968823237.jpg)
Bachelor Zac Franich opens up on life after The Bachelor, dealing with fans, and how he eats his kiwifruit.
The Bachelor's 'sweaty hands'
![The Bachelor NZ's Viarni has been named the winner of the competition and Zac's heart.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/1/t/u/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j1tps.1hxues.png/1495394646009.jpg)
Bachelor NZ contestants talk about Zac Franich and their experiences on the reality show.
Bachelor gained 8kg on show
![Zac's main goal this year is losing the 8kg he put on while filming The Bachelor.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/2/y/r/6/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j3110.1hxues.png/1494556046494.jpg)
Zac Franich has plenty of take-aways from experience on The Bachelor. Now he needs to stay off them.
Three admits 'monumental' Bachelor error
![Three's accidental leaking of an Bachelor elimination interview was a real head-scratcher.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/f/q/t/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j2ogf.1hxues.png/1494543717786.jpg)
Three accidentally posts video revealing who the next eliminated bachelorette is.
The Bachelor's one true love
![The Bachelor NZ's Zac Franich with Chief, the dog he has owned for five years.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/j/1/h/6/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1j1gr4.1hxues.png/1494541228196.jpg)
No spoilers, but Zac Franich says he's really happy where the show ended up, and that the winner shares his true passion.
In real life, it could've worked
![Hannah and Zac shared a kiss during a boxing date.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/t/c/i/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1izi0u.1hxues.png/1494365572813.jpg)
Hannah was refused a rose last night, but says her relationship with Zac could have worked in other circumstances.
Just a bunch of dates on boats
![No longer will Zac have to wear a suit on a hot Thai night.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/z/l/i/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1izhha.1hxues.png/1494239229231.jpg)
Tonight was the night of lasts: last single date, last group date and last cocktail party.
Being on the Bach felt 'unnatural'
![Whales-Martin became the first girl to leave the competition by choice.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/y/o/5/r/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1iyw09.1hxues.png/1494208202846.jpg)
He put all his feelings on the table. She wasn't able to do the same.
Bach NZ recap: Things get chilly
![The Thailand hangover continues.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/q/l/3/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1itay4.1hxues.png/1493588656500.jpg)
The battle for the bachelor is heating up. How do we know? The challenges are getting cray-cray.
Bach: Zac the untidy Kiwi
![Despite saying she couldn't continue on, Bel is continuing on.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/t/c/i/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1itblo.1hxues.png/1493584566909.jpg)
We started with a suspense-filled montage and it was just all too intense.
Bachelor tensions reignited
![Season two's bachelor Jordan Mauger sits beside competition winner Fleur Verhoeven, who he broke up with after the show ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/0/5/e/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1iruy0.1hxues.png/1493354893712.jpg)
Ex-bachelorette Fleur Verhoeven has hit out at the former bachelor, saying he was a "coward" for staying with her.
Live chat with The Bachelor
![Zac Franich, The Bachelor 2017.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170614202917im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/i/i/t/p/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1irue8.1hxues.png/1493328857077.jpg)
The nation's most eligible bloke will be live here from 9.30am. Zac Franich will answer your questions live.